APHS is pleased to announce that Stuart Giles, APHS Managing Partner & Group CEO, has been named a regional winner in the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. Stuart joins other outstanding entrepreneurs from across Australia who will compete for the ultimate prize of being named 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Like most young boys, a baggy green cap was the pinnacle of Stuart’s youthful aspirations. However, age (and insufficient talent!) saw Stuart cast his boyhood dreams aside and go on to carve an impressive career in pharmacy management. Taking the reins of an organisation firmly entrenched in hospital pharmacy gave Stuart the opportunity to apply his passion for healthcare, innovation and a natural aptitude for financial viability. With APHS’ major private hospital client shifting to an
in-house pharmacy model, Stuart was faced with the ultimate sustainability challenge – innovate APHS in order to grow or risk watching the organisation wither and die. Repositioning APHS at the forefront of specialist oncology pharmacy and automated medication compliance took leadership and courage, and it was these qualities that caught the eye of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year judging panel. In an industry that rarely gets credit for being entrepreneurial, Stuart is certainly one of the success stories. 

Stuart will join his fellow regional winners at the national award ceremony in Sydney on 24 November 2010.

For media queries regarding Stuart Giles’ win please contact Jenny Scott, Brand & Communications Manager, on 07 3347 9526.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year:

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year^® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognises the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognising them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries. Further information about the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year program can be found on their website.

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For more details please read the following recall statement. For APHS pharmacy purposes only, please use the attached return authority.

After consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, AstraZeneca is conducting a sponsor-initiated recall of two batches of Xylocaine 4% Topical Solution 30mL bottle packs of 1, batch numbers 1294883 and 1299209. The recall is being undertaken because AstraZeneca has determined that the fill volume in some bottles is slightly higher than the in process specification resulting in the active ingredient assays being below the registered specification.

For more details please read the following recall statement. For APHS pharmacy purposes only, please use the attached return authority.

The first early success we celebrated was an important tender win last month, being selected as the successful influenza vaccinator provider for Sydney Buses, Newcastle Buses and Western Sydney Buses.

The 3 year contract includes the administering of Influenza Vaccinations which is offered to several thousand staff. Andrew Wells, APHS Regional Manager South Eastern Australia noted that, “There are also some requirements for Hepatitis B Vaccinations and post-vaccination serological testing to ascertain if the Hepatitis B Vaccinations have elicited a positive response.”

A delighted Darryl Grundy added, “This is a significant breakthrough for the HealthVax brand operating under Home Therapeutics, giving it a strong foothold in NSW to explore further opportunities from.”

We look forward to getting to know you.

Its members include Tom, Cathie & Stuart representing the APHS Partner Group together with John Jackson, Group Director of the Pharmacy Practice Unit and Chris Attard in his executive role of GM Finance, Information Systems and Logistics.

Two independent appointments have been made to balance the Board’s make up. Annette Schmiede brings a wealth of experience in Australia’s health and aged care sectors. With a career spanning three decades, she has a deep knowledge of the structure, funding and policy framework of health and aged care in Australia and is conversant with the major issues confronting these industries. Annette has worked extensively with the Catholic Health Care sector and most recently was Chairman of St John of God Health Services from 2003 to 2007.

Joining Annette is Bruce Annabel, a well known and respected Pharmacy Industry figure. Founding Partner of JR Pharmacy Services, a division of JR Chartered Accountants, Bruce is the leading authority on the financial and strategic planning aspects of community pharmacy and the integration of these into the development of a unique healthcare service proposition. Bruce has had a long term strategic involvement with APHS and the Advisory Board is a fantastic vehicle to formalise this role.